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Triathlon Group

So I've noticed the pool lanes are more crowded which reminds me I need to get a little more serious than just splashing around to be ready for triathlon season.

Anyone know of or have a favorite recommendation for a group to train with?

I'm not super fast but..... I like to dream: )

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Permalink Reply by Skip Montanaro 0mi on May 13, 2014 at 10:38pm

There is a masters swim group at the McGaw YMCA in Evanston that seems to be populated mostly by triathletes.

Permalink Reply by Erica Goodwin on May 14, 2014 at 6:19am

Thanks. My boyfriend and I live in the city though. I'll keep it in mind though.

Permalink Reply by Julie Aberman (Hochstadter) on May 14, 2014 at 7:51am

Chicago Tri Club has a newbies group as well as a more advanced group to train with.  I've always heard good things about them.

http://chicagotriclub.com/ 

Permalink Reply by Ted Ramos on May 14, 2014 at 10:36am

Check out the training programs at Well-Fit.

http://www.wellfitinc.com/group/chicagotritraining.aspx

Their Chicago training program will provide weekly coached sessions to improve your technique and a daily training plan to keep you focused so you have a great race.

Permalink Reply by Gopher Biker on May 14, 2014 at 10:50am

Lifetime sponsors open water clinics during the summer. Can't wait for the ITU in June.

Permalink Reply by Ifi Susana on May 14, 2014 at 3:10pm

Fleet Foot also does some open water swim by Oak St. Beach. Closer to Chicago Tri time though.

Permalink Reply by Erica Goodwin on May 14, 2014 at 9:57pm

Ohh! All very good. I think I could do a little of each. June sounds too cold for the water. Brrr. (I'm a scardie of the water. lol) Thanks!!

Permalink Reply by H2 on May 15, 2014 at 4:25pm

Do you have a race in mind to train for? I know there are a number of programs that are set up to work for certain races depending on the timeline.

Rowfit Chicago has a great tri group that non-members can join - there is a group training for the Racine Half right now (which I am doing) that is pay-by-month. Then there is a program that will start up to train for Athleta Pleasant Prairie (August) and Lake Geneva later in the season.

I also have friends doing the well-fit program and they really like it. That is more pay by whole session which varies depending on the race. 

Permalink Reply by grayn8 on May 16, 2014 at 8:25am
Or there is the all year round swim Lake Michigan group:

http://openwaterchicago.com

And be hardcore wetsuit ready. They meet up by north beach.
Permalink Reply by Bill Nedza on May 16, 2014 at 1:23pm

Agreed!! Contact Coach Chris Navin, tell him Bill Nedza sent you!

Julie Hochstadter said:

Chicago Tri Club has a newbies group as well as a more advanced group to train with.  I've always heard good things about them.

http://chicagotriclub.com/ 

Permalink Reply by Jasmin on May 16, 2014 at 2:02pm

Chicago Tri Club is always fun! 

Permalink Reply by Erica Goodwin on May 19, 2014 at 10:28pm

LOL all year round swim!  Seriously??!!  That sounds like a good Instagram but I don't think I will be joining them IN the water. ROTFL  Glad to hear they wear wetsuits.

I'm going to brave the Chi Tri and maybe a women's only race. : )

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